Jump to content
  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.




  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):



    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):


  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Knee Pains


danikali

Recommended Posts

danikali Enthusiast

Hi everyone!

Well, when I was eating gluten, I was having HORRIBLE KNEE PAINS ALL DAY LONG. Well, now that I am gluten free, the pain has subsided, A LOT, but not completely. When I sit down for too long (which is what I do at work everyday), they hurt. Not as bad as before, and they don't hurt when I walk anymore, but it's this annoying lingering pain when I'm at work......

I take calcium/magnesium/zinc pills, but may I ask what else is out there specifically for the joints? What are some things that you take that is gluten/casein free? I feel so good these days, it's just these dumb knee pains that are stubborn to go away completely.

Thanks!


Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



nettiebeads Apprentice

The women in my family have a history of knee aches. Walking is the best for me, but like you when I'm glutened they are super achey! Usually some ibuprofen works. My mother swears by that glucosinate/chro-something something. But that's also hard on the tummy. Do you do ROM's during the day?

Annette

danikali Enthusiast
The women in my family have a history of knee aches. Walking is the best for me, but like you when I'm glutened they are super achey! Usually some ibuprofen works. My mother swears by that glucosinate/chro-something something. But that's also hard on the tummy. Do you do ROM's during the day?

Annette

Hi Annette,

What is ROM's? I don't know if I was glutened though, that's the thing. My stomach is only bothering me right now because of my "monthly friend" but before that, it was perfect.....plus, I'm only eating safe foods from home, or fruits in a peel from the store. That's why I'm thinking it has to be the citrus fruits. I wasn't eating oranges for a while because I know that acid is not good for my bladder problems, but now that I noticed it doesn't affect my bladder, I'm eating oranges every day, and the knee pains have come back, a lot. SO, that's all. I'm going to stop eating oranges tomorrow. What other fruits are citrus again? Grapes? I hope not, but hey, whatever it takes!

lonewolf Collaborator

Try Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate. You can find them all over. You can get them mixed or just Glucosamine by itself. It helps my mom. I have also found, when I had horrible joint pain/arthritis, that Cod Liver Oil and Flax oil are helpful. Get lemon or mint flavored cod liver oil and it's not bad at all.

Liz

danikali Enthusiast
Try Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate. You can find them all over. You can get them mixed or just Glucosamine by itself. It helps my mom. I have also found, when I had horrible joint pain/arthritis, that Cod Liver Oil and Flax oil are helpful. Get lemon or mint flavored cod liver oil and it's not bad at all.

Liz

Thanks so much! Are all brands gluten/dairy free?

jerseyangel Proficient

Carlson Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil is very good. Not fishy at all. Best to keep it in the fridge.

tarnalberry Community Regular

What I primarily take is a trip to my ortho's office, followed by a trip to the physical therapist. :-P If they're still hurting, I'd urge you to have them evaluated carefully, *including* by a physical therapist. (A PT was the one who caught my *slight* pronation, which the ortho didn't expect to aggrivate my knee problems, but he was willing to try orthotics, and they do indeed help.)

Generally, I use Aleve or Advil, at prescription strengths myself. In the past I've used glucosamine and chondritin, but didn't find it to be terribly effective over the course of the six weeks I took it. Omega-3 supplements did appear to make a bit of a positive difference as well. For the most part, just getting out and walking, or doing yoga, even when they hurt, can be very important. Getting the circulation going a bit more can help flush through the chemicals that are causing inflammation.


Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



nettiebeads Apprentice
Hi Annette,

What is ROM's?

Sorry, ROM - Range of Motion. You would periodically straighten out your knee, almost hyper extending it while sitting in a chair, and then pull back as far as you can to keep the joints lose.

danikali Enthusiast

Okay, interesting. This is really good information. Yeah, I guess I do ROM even though I never knew what it was. It does help to walk......it doesn't bother me practically at all when I walk.........I just bought some glucosamine yesterday but not I noticed that there is soy in it so I have to go back to the store today......But I hope this works. It was getting a lot better and for some reason, it just came back........

DonnaD Apprentice
Okay, interesting. This is really good information. Yeah, I guess I do ROM even though I never knew what it was. It does help to walk......it doesn't bother me practically at all when I walk.........I just bought some glucosamine yesterday but not I noticed that there is soy in it so I have to go back to the store today......But I hope this works. It was getting a lot better and for some reason, it just came back........

My knees make a awful 'crunching' noise when I go upstairs, and I find climbing stairs quite tiring, my legs feel weak above the knee. I originally thought it was because of weight gain and moving to an office without stairs, but then I was dx with fibro. My kness were the least of my problems at that point!

They are much better now that I use a 'cross trainer' ski type machine daily and the treadmill. My consultant (pain/fibro) said it was hydrogen bubbles in the joints but am not convinced as my sister had similar and now has osteo arthritis in hers. :unsure: I tried fish oil, glucosamine etc but didn't find it helped.

Does this sound similar to any of you here?? what do you do/take for it?? and WHAT on earth is that noise!

On a more positive note: Today is day 2 of my detox/ellimination diet and I had enough energy today to have a big clear out of my desk area/christmas decorations etc. I slept better last night too, and my sinus seems better today also. :)

lonewolf Collaborator
Thanks so much! Are all brands gluten/dairy free?

I use Carlson too - only fish oil, no gluten or dairy. I can't imagine any of them having any gluten - the only ingredients are the oil and mint or lemon flavoring.

Liz

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Donate

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):





    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):




  • Recent Activity

    1. - Colleen H replied to Colleen H's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      2

      Stomach burning and neuropathy

    2. - Juliane replied to Colleen H's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      2

      Stomach burning and neuropathy

    3. - RMJ replied to Me,Sue's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      1

      Nausea

    4. - Colleen H posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      2

      Stomach burning and neuropathy


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):



  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,841
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748

    Julia Duffee
    Newest Member
    Julia Duffee
    Joined

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):


  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):





  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):



  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Colleen H
      Does anyone know if that includes scrambled eggs and healthy smart butter (,gluten free) I add a very tiny amount of margarine less than a teaspoon.  I did no't have any bread    It just seems like no matter what I eat my stomach and nerves over fire and here comes a host of horrible symptoms. My lower abdomen feels horrible, my right leg thigh muscle.. very odd. Jaw pain. Burning feet , joint pain , you name it  The anxiety just creeps up into brain fog. I don't think I could explain this to anyone who is unfamiliar.  Also,  I most likely will not remember posting this until I check it.  This is highly unusual for me because I have an excellent memory.  One weekend before I knew anything about celiac I lost an entire weekend from severe brain fog, confusion, pain, etc.  I honestly thought I was losing my mind. When I think back I recall eating a lot of PBJ sandwiches and turkey sandwiches.  Once again did not know about gluten.  I was just too sick to cook. Do people fast during attacks ?? It seems horrible to keep going through this. I hope I'm not causing my own problems... I wonder if I should fast because I'm not eating gluten .  Chicken ,  scrambled eggs no milk , canned carrots,  gluten free low sugar low fat Greek yogurt which I already posted about 😞 Any suggestions I am open... I am bedridden when this happens to me.  Thank you Celiac community. 🙏🏻❤️      
    • Juliane
      Yeah, that sounds super familiar. When inflammation levels are high — especially at the start of changing your diet — the body often develops a fructose and lactose intolerance. Unfortunately, the only thing that really helps is cutting out anything that isn’t lactose-free or that contains sugar. So basically, stick to meat, veggies, fish…
    • RMJ
      I have trouble with nausea. It often starts when I’m anxious about something (home repairs, sick dog) but continues long after the home is repaired or the dog is healthy again. When it happens I eat less and lose weight.  My gastroenterologist suggested ginger or peppermint tea. I don’t know if that will work or not because I haven't had the problem since she suggested it.
    • Colleen H
      Hello  I'm not sure what to think . Seems no matter what I do I get sick. I had some yogurt with only 2 grams of sugar and is labeled gluten free ...the strawberry version seemed to really set me off My jaw is burning as well as my stomach and my feet.  Horrible pain..plus acid reflux and nausea... sensitivity to touch pain. ..yikes !! I don't know if it's from the lactose in the yogurt or if I'm getting an ulcer  This condition can make you question yourself quite a bit.  Then if you are not sure the anxiety comes 😞 Does any of these symptoms sound familiar to anyone? The neuropathy is quite intense.  What do you eat or drink after this happens  Open to suggestions  Thank you 
    • sleuth
      Of course my son is on a 100% gluten free diet.  I wish his symptoms were not debilitating as there are right now.  He cannot work, even when a miniscule of cross contamination occurs.  It's not just GI distress, but intense fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.  It's literally neurological inflammation.  Not to be taken lightly here.  We have sought out many other possible ways to cope during this window of time (8 months!!!!)  without success.   AN-PEP does not help and seems like studies on this are not well researched.  So, we are trying this out because research shows some promising results.  And, all participants showed no cravings afterwards, no signs of addiction.  The patch is different than the oral route such as smoking, vaping, gum, pouch, etc. 
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.